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Energy-saving
lighting testing
Increase sales by demonstrating
product performance and longevity
with an experienced testing partner.
Your challenges
to maintain a reputation for social and environmental
responsibility. Consumers have concerns about the safety
of products, how and where they are produced and what
measures companies have taken to prevent inferior
products from being manufactured.
With the growing threat of global warming, consumer
demand is rising for energy-saving devices such as lighting
products that can reduce utility costs. Manufacturers of
lamps and luminaires have to meet this new demand while
remaining abreast of rapidly changing regulations and
energy labelling requirements in the various target markets.
In the EU, for example, the initial stages of the (EC)
244/2009 and (EC) 245/2009 regulations have led to
massive changes in the market. Manufacturers of
directional and LED lighting as well as lighting control gear
must now comply with the new (EU) 1194/2012 regulation.
New energy labels according to (EU) 874/2012 are also
emerging with additional categories for A+ and A++ for
lamps and luminaires.
What is energy-saving lighting testing?
Manufacturers need to produce and package lighting
devices that can win consumer recognition, take
advantage of governmental green procurement policies
and conform to energy-saving standards around the
world. At the same time, it is important for companies
TÜV SÜD provides performance testing services
to ensure that high-performance lighting and
luminaire products comply with all standards and
legal requirements in key markets worldwide. These
services help prepare manufacturers to enter lucrative
international markets through compliance.
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Today, European and American companies are seeking
partners and joint ventures in Asia to manufacture energysaving lighting products at lower operational costs. As
quality and safety interpretation varies from region to
region, these companies require a certification partner
with expertise in maintaining consistent product quality
and gaining access to key markets.
Why are these services important for
your business?
The enormous range of energy-efficient luminaire
products and lamps currently available can be
overwhelming to manufacturers and consumers
alike. The market for these products has undergone
profound change in a very short space of time. In the
context of this challenging environment, expertise in
energy-efficient lamps and luminaires supports you
in developing reliable, high-performance products
for the highly competitive lighting market. We help you
understand the many different technologies involved
and meet the legal requirements and standards in your
target markets.
At the same time, consumers today are uncertain about
the performance and safety of these new lighting
products. There is a high level of concern caused by
myths and rumours that energy-saving bulbs cause
cancer, migraines, epilepsy attacks and other threats to
safety and health. With energy-saving lighting audits,
you can assure consumers of the high quality and
safety of your products.
Our testing services for energy-saving lighting
TÜV SÜD provides performance testing for various
types of luminaires and lamps including LED, fluorescent
and halogen lighting products. Our services extend
from ensuring compliance with legal requirements to
quality assurance and certification. We also carry out all
significant tests and provide all services needed to address
consumer requirements and to make products ready for
international competition.
We provide certifications that are backed by accredited
bodies in the Europe, America and Asia, making them
more trustworthy and credible. Our independent testing
of customised processes includes customer goal-oriented
testing, which increases customers’ confidence in your
products. You can save time and money by having all
necessary tests for CE (safety, eco-design, EMC, RoHS,
etc.) under one roof.
International Energy Mark
How can you prepare for energy-saving
lighting testing?
You will need to prepare product documentation that
includes proof of product usage, design of the product
and documentation of functionality. This documentation
needs to clearly define how the product is intended
for use by customers and how it is designed to meet
regulatory and customer usability needs.
This widely recognised mark demonstrates that
your company is committed to quality, safety and
environmental responsibility. A visual representation of
our dedication to service excellence, the mark adds value
to your products and promotes trust among consumers.
Services
DESCRIPTION
Technologies served
(for indoor, outdoor,
commercial, street or
home use)
LED packages, LED modules, LED lamps, LED luminaries and LED light engines
Compact and induction fluorescent lamps, fluorescent lamps
Halogen lamp, HID lamps
Luminaries
Flashlights
Performance testing
LM-79 & LM-80 Report, TM-21
IEC/PAS 62717, IEC/PAS 62612, IEC/PAS 62722-2-1
IEC/EN 60969, IEC/EN 62639, IEC/EN 60081, IEC/EN 60901, IEC/EN 60188, IEC/EN 60357
CIE 13.3, CIE 15, CIE 121, CIE 127
EN 13032, IEC/EN 61341, EN 50285
U.S. IES: LM-9, LM-20, LM-40, LM-41,LM-65, LM-66, ANSI C 78.5, CSA C861, CAN/CSA 862,
AS/NZS 4787, AS/NZS 4934 ANSI/NEMA FL 1 flashlight performance test
LEDs tropical condition test, performance criteria and more
Safety inspections
and assessment of general
requirements for lamps
and luminaries
Europe
North America
Australia/New Zealand
Asia
Additional individual
testing services
Driver/ballast testing service
IEC/EN 62560, IEC 62633, IEC 62776, IEC/EC 62301
IEC/EN 60968, IEC/EN 62532, IEC/EN 60432-xx, IEC/EN 62035, IEC/EN 60598-xx
UL8750, UL 1993, UL 153
IEC/EN 62471, IEC/TR 62778, IEC/EN 62493 and more
(EC)244/2009: Ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps
(EC)245/2009: Ecodesign requirements for fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, and for ballast and
luminaries operating such lamps
(EU)1194/2012: Ecodesign requirements for directional lamps, LED and related equipment
(EU)874/2012: Energy labelling of electrical lamps
(EC)66/2010: EU Ecolabel – Light sources
TÜV SÜD ErP Mark, TÜV SÜD Eco-design Mark, TÜV SÜD Energy Mark
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Blue Angel
U.S.: 10CFR 430 , ENERGY STAR®, DLC, LightingFacts label
California: CEC, LED lamp program
Canada: NRCan, EnerGuide-Label, ENERGY STAR®
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standard (GEMS)
ENERGY STAR®
Energy Efficiency Label
Hong Kong: Mandatory & Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS)
Singapore: Singapore Green Label Scheme (SGLS)
Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI)
Electrical parameter, power factor, THD
Luminous flux, light distribution
Lamp warm-up time, starting time
Lumen maintenance, lamp survival factor
Colour temperature, colour consistency, colour rendering
Switching cycle
UV test, photobiological safety
IP-test, salt or sulphur mist test
EMC, EMF
RoHS, WEEE
IEC/EN 62384 , IEC/EN 62386-207, IEC/EN 61347-xx
IEC/EN 50294 and more
Gain a competitive edge – by providing assurance
to customers with the widely recognised TÜV SÜD
certification mark.
Save time and money – when entering new markets
with testing services designed to help you meet
high standards for quality and safety in the shortest
possible time.
Minimise risks – by testing to ensure that your product
meets all the legal requirements of your target market.
Benefit from global support – with our international
presence, ensuring that our experts and laboratories
are available in major markets.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?
TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of comprehensive and
significant performance testing for electrical and lighting
products. We have a strong global network of
multidisciplinary expertise and our laboratories are
equipped with the latest first-class optical testing systems.
This enables us to offer a personalised one-stop solution
for all your requirements and market standards.
TÜV SÜD has a strong reputation for independence
and impartiality. We provide customer goal-oriented
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testing that enhances consumer confidence in your
products. Our certifications are backed by long-standing
accreditations in key markets.
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TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability
solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection,
auditing, certification, training and knowledge services.
Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold
accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle
East, Asia and Africa. By delivering objective solutions
to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses,
consumers and the environment.
Related services
TÜV SÜD provides the following related services:
Energy efficiency for LED and lighting products
ENERGY STAR® programme
Photo-biological hazard testing
Photo-metric test
Failure analyses
Customised performance testing
Blue Angel
EU Eco Label
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